Is your phone causing thumb or wrist pain? Learn common conditions, symptoms, and practical tips to manage technology-related hand injuries.
Cheering too hard at the AFL finals? From clapping strains to high-five mishaps, Action Rehab can help you recover from hand and wrist injuries.
Cheering too hard at the AFL finals? From clapping strains to high-five mishaps, Action Rehab can help you recover from hand and wrist injuries.
Exciting News – Action Rehab Expands to Swan Hill and Gisborne We’re thrilled to announce the opening of two new Action Rehab clinics, now servicing wider Victoria, Swan Hill and Gisborne. Our experienced team is excited to bring expert hand and upper limb therapy to these growing regional communities. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, surgery, or managing…
Injuries to the hand or upper limb can have a serious impact on a worker’s ability to perform their job, particularly in industries that rely on manual tasks and repetitive hand movements. There is however good news: early intervention through hand therapy not only improves recovery outcomes, it also significantly reduces time off work. Here’s…
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis (DQV) is a painful, inflammatory condition caused by tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. Specifically, these are the extensor pollicis brevis (EPB) tendon and the abductor pollicis longus (APL) tendon. The pain is aggravated by movements such as the grasping of the hand, abduction of the thumb and ulnar deviation…
What is De Quervain’s tendinopathy? De Quervain’s tendinopathy is inflammation of a sheath through which tendons of the wrist and thumb pass through. It can arise from repetitive overuse of the thumb as well as wrist instability, leading to inflammation which limits gliding of the tendons. This can result in high levels of pain at…
Do you find that the inside of your elbow hurts? Do you find that you ring and little finger experiences pins and needles? Does your pain wake you up at night? Or does it feel like you have hit your funny bone? If that’s the case you might have an ulnar nerve compression otherwise known…
Thermoplastic splinting is a treatment modality commonly used to immobilise structures, protect from further injury and minimise pain. Custom thermoplastic splints are made in session, moulded to fit your hand to provide better stability and comfort. Such splints are also removeable and waterproof, which can suit any lifestyle. Every injury needs to be treated differently…
Have you ever experienced wrist pain or weakness that has hindered your daily activities? Custom splints in hand therapy, such as wrist extension splinting, may be the solution you need to alleviate discomfort and improve function. Hand therapists make custom splints to support and protect the wrist joint, allowing optimal healing and rehabilitation. Wrist extension…
